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post #1 of 31
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Bedroom setup. A cheapskate like me couldn't be happier with it for the price. Greatful for all the info I've found on the forums. Can jam or watch movies in here anytime as my girlfriend can always escape to the other bedroom at the other end of the trailer. Makes for a great workout room too. Hell I guess this room is everything but a kitchen as you can see.

TV: 42" Sanyo DP-42849 1080P LCD: $530.00 WalMart (20% off No Remote, free 2yr Warranty)
Receiver: Yamaha 7.1 (HDMI 1.2) RS-V661: $150.00 Ebay
Front Speakers: Yamaha NS-6490 $95.00 Ebay
Surround/Center Speakers: Yamaha 2-FS / 2-RS / 1-Center / 1-10" Powered Sub: $100 Ebay
2nd Sub: Yamaha YST-216 10": $90 Ebay
BD Player: 80GB PS3 (4 games/ 4 Blu Rays 2 Controllers/ 1-HDMI Cable) : $250.00 Ebay
Connectors/Wiring: 2 HDMI Cables: Banana Plugs / Speaker Wire: $60.00
Dish HD Receiver
Toilet: Priceless!!…

Total (tax/shipping incl): $1275





















Yes Real Gangstas use Rubber Bands...












These handy moulding pieces from Home Depot are nice for running speaker wires @$2.50/ea. for 8'. I just stapled them to the ceiling:


Sub Added:


Couple from Living Room:


post #2 of 31
You need a bigger dog
post #3 of 31
Nice setup! Everything in one room. Does the LFE help when going to the restroom? Just curious. And I like the moulding from Home Depot to hide the cabling.
post #4 of 31
Just can't get past that toilet,,,
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I'm feeling ya, Croseiv! When I opened this thread and saw the first photo I asked myself, "Oh snap! Is that a toilet!?!"

Hey man, we do what we can with what we have!

I have to to give him an "A" for intergration! If that's not intergration, I don't know what is!

Regards.
post #6 of 31
Hello StereoStevo!

Ok man! I digress, you win! You've truly earned the "Integration of the Year" award!

That is what I call efficiency to the nth power.

Good job!

Regards.
post #7 of 31
One suggestion. Put the TV where the tool chest is. That way you can watch the TV while on the pot.

I gotta say, this thread just made my day.
post #8 of 31
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One suggestion. Put the TV where the tool chest is. That way you can watch the TV will on the pot.

No, no, put the TV where the weight machine is, then he can go to the toilet, run to the kitchen and never miss a thing.
post #9 of 31
Guys that's not a toilet. It's the new upward firing subwoofer from American Standard. I'v heard you can really hear it when stuff drops! Very lifelike.
post #10 of 31
You are a brave man for putting your gear on that tv stand. I have that exact stand and it's making all kinds of creaking noises but I would never put an LCD, receiver, and PS3 on it.

Very creative setup though
post #11 of 31
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Originally Posted by dawiyo View Post

Guys that's not a toilet. It's the new upward firing subwoofer from American Standard. I'v heard you can really hear it when stuff drops! Very lifelike.

LMAO
............................

StereoSteveo,

I've got to give to you my man, at first I was wondering what was up with the toilet and integrated bathroom and stuff, but then I noticed everything was strategically positioned and you actually made full use of the space. Just like ld said above, we do the best we can with what we have. Please forgive us, we don't mean to make fun it's just we've never seen a toilet next to a HT setup before...

All in all, how do you like the sound? You got a heck of a deal on those components. Nice choices, too.

I'm sorry though, I just have to ask: what happens when you have guests? No, no, no, please don't answer that...

Peace
post #12 of 31
Thread Starter 
notChris:
"Nice setup! Everything in one room. Does the LFE help when going to the restroom?"
-Yes very soothing....

Tigre:
"You are a brave man for putting your gear on that tv stand. I have that exact stand and it's making all kinds of creaking noises but I would never put an LCD, receiver, and PS3 on it."
-Ya my girlfriend bought it at Dollar General for like $10.00 like 4 years ago. The good news is I put it together for her, and used extra screws. I actually had the old 30" 120lb HDTV you see in the living room on it at one time. It did creak then...I think the cardboard backing on the bottom is the only thing keeping it from tilting side to side. But thx for the heads up I am keeping an eye on it.

ddgtr:
"Please forgive us, we don't mean to make fun it's just we've never seen a toilet next to a HT setup before..."
-HaHa, Ya it's all in good fun. If it weren't for the toilet I wouldn't have even posted it the pics. I'm glad everyone can get a good kick out of it!

"All in all, how do you like the sound?
-I'm really impressed with the clarity of the Yamaha. Sounds clean and pure even at high volume. Hellboy II is the only 7.1 Blu Ray I've watched so far, the audio and video really blew me away.
The receiver didn't come with a YPAO mic or user manual, so I downloaded the manual and made all the settings through the OSD menu, measuring speaker distances and such. When I can find a mic for <$30.00 I'll be interested to see how much better it sounds.

"You got a heck of a deal on those components."
-Yeah for the money I've got in it I couldn't be happier. I'm a full time college student, and I invest every extra dollar I can in the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index. I'm also the obsessive-compulsive type for the most part, so I have to be particularly careful in not going overboard, which I've done so often in the past.

"Nice choices, too."
Thanks. I made most of the choices from the info I gathered on this forum. I am highly partial to Yamaha only because I've owned 6 Yamaha motorcycles in my lifetime (3 dirtbikes / 2 crotch rockets / 1 cruiser). I've never had a peep of trouble with any of them.
post #13 of 31
Toilet, toolbox and a Home Theater. Everything a guy needs. Where's the duct tape?
post #14 of 31
OK I'll bite......Who left the seat up!?

Nice deals on the equipment and you really utilized the space available. I like your little "tricks" too. Thanks for sharing!

*One question: what are those things the computer monitor are on?
post #15 of 31
The things under the computer monitor look like small lock-boxes.

To the OP, You have the most unique set-up I have ever seen posted on this or any HT forum. I have never been in a Trailer before, is it a common practice for the toilet/vanity to be in a large open bedroom-type space like this? Or did you add them yourself?
post #16 of 31
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Gelinas View Post

The things under the computer monitor look like small lock-boxes.

Is it a common practice for the toilet/vanity to be in a large open bedroom-type space like this? Or did you add them yourself?

Yes they are small fire-proof safes. They just happen to make handy monitor stands. (I prefer my monitor higher than most. The middle of monitor eye-level)

This trailer is a 1984 Fleetwood 16'x70', 2 bdr/2bth. I bought it for $5500 cash and remodeled it. There once was a wall where the carpet ends and the laminate flooring starts. i.e. the shower wall extended across the room.
post #17 of 31
shower next to the tv? that has got to be bad for moisture
post #18 of 31
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Originally Posted by illusioncav View Post

shower next to the tv? that has got to be bad for moisture

Yeah it's not good news, but that's why leave the window cracked and open after a shower. What's probably just as bad is that I have an evaporative cooler. So the whole house is water cooled. But it's so dry here in NM all is does is even things out. The nice part about an evaporative cooler is it forces fresh air through the house. It doesn't necessarily "recirculate" the air. I leave a window cracked in every room and the cooler brings fresh air in via the roof. The air is exchanged in the whole place about every 3 mins. But the downside is when it gets 100+ degrees outside the lowest the temp goes is about 78 degrees. But if you sit under a vent or have a fan blowing on you you get cold.
post #19 of 31
I like your new sig link, steveo.

And by the way, an entire home for 5,500! Good for you, enjoy your new investment.
post #20 of 31
This thread brought a smile to my face....

Seeing the crapper right next to the TV.......... PRICELESS
post #21 of 31
I wasn't going to post, but felt I had to simply because I am using the exact same keyboard/mouse combo. Had the mx518 for years n still love it; g15- while ridiculously big, is also a beast.

Nice use of space and excellent purchases. It appears that you are making smart investments all around with your income.
post #22 of 31
Haha, I love this.
post #23 of 31
Gives new meaning to the saying "home sweet home". The toilet part is what sort of socks me...lol...I can't see the emergency plunger anywhere. But the set-up works IMO...which is all that counts.
post #24 of 31
Best setup ever!!!!!
post #25 of 31
Man I hope you have a hell of an aim!
post #26 of 31
Damn, just noticed that's a shower next to the subwoofer.. You're brave.
post #27 of 31
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Originally Posted by ldgibson76 View Post



I'm feeling ya, Croseiv! When I opened this thread and saw the first photo I asked myself, "Oh snap! Is that a toilet!?!"

Hey man, we do what we can with what we have!

I have to to give him an "A" for intergration! If that's not intergration, I don't know what is!

Regards.

No...the toilet would have to have a head on view with the television to get an A.
post #28 of 31
This is one of the funniest thread i ever readed. LOL
post #29 of 31
I guess you dont have many guests over? Or they dont mind taking a piss or a crap while you watch tv?
post #30 of 31
As Ghetto as this setup looks, there are people who would think this guy is filthy rich. TV, Gym, and an indoor toilet with a subwoofer. If you are ever constipated , turn up the bass and let the vibrations go to work.
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